DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Germany
Depart for Germany
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Munich
Arrive in Munich and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure to discover Munich's Christmas Market. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by dinner at your hotel. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Munich
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Sunday - Munich City Tour & Christmas Market
This morning, tour Munich and view the major sights of the city, in particular, Nymphenburg Palace, former summer palace of the Wittelsbach dynasty. Continue via the Olympic Stadium to view many of the famous squares, including the delightful Marienplatz to see the Glockenspiel clock with its playful mechanical figures. Here, you can begin exploring the largest and most famous Christmas market of Munich. This afternoon is free to further discover the over 20 Christmas markets located throughout the city or, join the optional to Linderhof & Oberammergau. Participate in a guided tour of Linderhof palace, built by "Mad" King Ludwig II, and admire the ornate Baroque and Rococo décor. Proceed via the Ettal Monastery to Oberammergau, world-famous for its Passion Play
Optional: Linderhof & Oberammergau (PM)
Overnight: Munich
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Monday - Nuremberg Christmas Market
This morning, travel to Nuremberg to visit Germany's most famous Christmas market. With nearly 180 wooden stalls richly decorated with traditional wares, the market has earned the colorful title "Little Town from Wood and Cloth". Spend free time to perhaps sample a glass of mulled wine and the local roasted sausage
Overnight: Nuremberg
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Tuesday - Salzburg City Tour & Christmas Market
This morning head to Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and famous setting for the Sound of Music movie. Upon arrival, take a guided walking city tour of Salzburg where you will view such sights as the cathedral, Getreidegasse, St. Peter's monastery and views of the mighty 11th-century Hohensalzburg fortress. Enjoy free time to browse Salzburg's Christmas Market with a variety of stalls full of decorations, holiday gifts, and gingerbread
Overnight: Salzburg
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Wednesday - Vienna City Tour & Christmas Market
Today, travel to Vienna, the former center of the Habsburg Empire. Begin along the famous Ringstrasse and view the State Opera House, Parliament and City Hall, the site of the lively Christmas Market. Tonight, attend the optional Mozart & Strauss Recital, featuring the classical masterpieces of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss
Optional: Mozart & Strauss Recital (PM)
Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Thursday - Full Day in Vienna
Spend a day at leisure to explore Vienna's Christmas Markets, or join the optional tour to Bratislava. This morning, enjoy an excursion across the border to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. For centuries, this city has been famous for its charm and beauty. It has undergone a major revitalization and now flourishes as one of Europe's newest capitals. The beautifully restored old town with its winding lanes and medieval courtyards is nestled between the steep Castle Hill and the Danube River. Tonight during dinner, share memories of your journey and bid farewell to your Tour Manager
Optional: Half Day Bratislava (AM)
Overnight: Vienna
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Friday - Depart Austria
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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